Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Quilava is the evolution of Cyndaquil. It's fur is non-flammable, so it can withstand flame attacks. The fires coming from its head and rear are stronger than Cyndaquil's, and can be launched as a flame attack.

Trivia

Just like Cyndiquil and Typhlosion, Quilava's shiny sprite (in Gold, Silver and Crystal) had a purple flame, this was changed to orange during Generation III.

Origin

Its appearance is similar to most animals in the Mustela genus, although it is most likely a stoat based on its lack of a tail and the fur on its upper body being significantly darker than that on its underbelly.

Name origin

Quilava's name is a combination of quill, a needlelike hair, and lava, extrusive molten rock. Its Japanese name is a combination of magma and 山荒 yama-arashi, porcupine. Its German name, Igelavar, comes from Igel and Lava. Its French name, Feurisson, comes from feu and hérisson.